NEW DELHI — GE Aerospace said Monday it will invest Rs 100 crore in its manufacturing facility in Pune as the U.S.-based aircraft engine maker expands its operations in India.
The company said the investment will support infrastructure upgrades, advanced equipment and process improvements at the facility. The funds will be used for new welding technologies, advanced inspection systems, precision tools, gauges, fixtures and other upgrades aimed at increasing production capacity and improving manufacturing precision.
The latest investment brings GE Aerospace’s total investment in the Pune facility to more than Rs 510 crore over the past three years. That includes Rs 410 crore committed over the past two years.
The company said the upgrades will strengthen production capabilities across several engine programs, including the GE90, GEnx, GE9X and CFM International’s LEAP engines. CFM International is a 50-50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran.
GE Aerospace said the investment is part of its broader focus on skill development and on strengthening India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. Since 2015, the Pune facility has trained more than 5,000 production associates.
The company said continued expansion is expected to create additional apprenticeship and job opportunities within its own operations and among supplier partners.
The Pune plant manufactures critical components for commercial aircraft engines and is part of GE Aerospace’s global supply chain.
The facility works with more than 300 local suppliers and is part of a wider network of more than 2,200 GE Aerospace suppliers in India.
GE Aerospace’s defense engines and systems currently power platforms used by the Indian Air Force and Indian Navy. More than 1,400 GE and CFM commercial engines also operate in aircraft used by Indian carriers.
In April, GE Aerospace announced an agreement with the Indian Air Force to set up an in-country depot facility for F404-IN20 engines, which power HAL Tejas fighter jets. (Source: IANS)
